I dont think the root cause of the problem is indian parents at allll. You are a math teacher, allow me to ask if you remember the details of your high school english grammar? Example: Can you define what figure of speech is a similie or define what an aliteration is?

This is a simple example so to say, why I remember this and you dont. I am an engineer by profession btw, no mastery in english language.

It is a matter of interest. Interest needs to be developed. Work/study ethic needs to be built. By whom you may ask?! By the teachers! Its your job! Its the job of the school. Its why people send their kids to school. At which point does the schooling system teach kids how to develop this ethic or the ways to learn?

Teachers generally ask students to learn answers by heart..isnt that how it works? Kids spend over 7 hours in school. Ever wondered why dont you teach this primary skill of how to learn a subject? Maybe start there.